Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Theophany Celebrated with Ordination and Great Blessing of Water

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, services were held in celebration of the great feast of Theophany, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Festal services began on Friday morning with the celebration of the Vesperal Liturgy served by Cathedral Dean, Priest Alexander Koranda, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, and Deacon Paul

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Leavetaking of Nativity Celebrated in Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, December 31, the Leavetaking of the Nativity of the Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest held services at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Serving with the Archbishop were Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Priest Joseph Whittaker, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, Deacon Paul Garklavs,

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2023: A Year in Review

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The past year proved to be another active period for Diocese of the Midwest. During this time the diocese had the honor of hosting several major events, honoring distinguished clergy and laity, and several historic announcements being made. The Chancery itself saw several changes with the sale of the Burbank Chancery

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In Memoriam: Anniversary of the Repose of Bishop Boris

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Today, December 30, marks the 23rd Anniversary of the repose of His Grace Bishop Boris of Chicago and the Midwest. Bishop Boris served the Diocesan Hierarch of the Midwest Diocese from November of 1978 until his retirement in November of 1988. Born on November 18, 1923 in Portage, PA, the son

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Christ is Born! Archbishop Celebrates Nativity of the Lord

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, December 25, the great feast of the Church, the Nativity of the Lord, was celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest lead the festal services at the Cathedral. Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, Priest

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Archbishop of Chicago presides over Christmas Eve Services

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, December 24, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the divine services for Nativity Eve at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The Archbishop presided over the Divine Liturgy and was joined by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, and Deacon Paul

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Funds Available for Winter Camps and College Conferences

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest announces continued availability of funds for scholarships for youth to attend winter camps and conferences including the Chicago Deanery Winter Camp and winter OCF conferences. These funds are made available thanks to the Archbishop JOB Memorial Fund and continued funding from the diocese. Students and families

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FOCA Hosting Virtual Christmas Concert to Celebrate Nativity

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 25, at 7:00 P.M. EST, and is inviting parishes from around the country to participate in their virtual Christmas concert. The event will also include a greeting from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon

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Diocesan Seminarian Ordained to the Holy Priesthood

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Wednesday, December 20, the feast of wonderworking priest, St. John of Kronstdat was commemorated at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy. Serving with the Archbishop was Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Mitered Archpriest Yaroslav Murgan, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest John

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